Elementary Schools in Kenesaw Public Schools

Summary:

Kenesaw Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska that is home to just one elementary school, Kenesaw Elementary School. This standout school consistently outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with 75% of 3rd graders and 67% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% and 57.43%, respectively. Kenesaw Elementary has also seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 276th out of 457 Nebraska elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 113th out of 428 schools in 2023-2024, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key factors contributing to Kenesaw Elementary's success is its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, which is significantly better than the state average. This allows for more personalized attention and support for students. However, the school does face some challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 21.1% in the 2023-2024 school year and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 30.99% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite these challenges, Kenesaw Public Schools and its lone elementary school have demonstrated a commitment to providing a high-quality education to their students. With strong academic performance, a low student-teacher ratio, and a steadily improving statewide ranking, Kenesaw Elementary School stands out as a shining example of educational excellence in the region.

District Detail

110 N 5th Ave
Kenesaw, NE 68956-0129

(402) 752-3215

This district is not ranked due to insufficient test score data.

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 267

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kenesaw Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	110 N 5th Ave	Kenesaw	68956	Adams County	Kenesaw Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 752-3215	139	13	10.8	22.3%	128 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)	70.6	73.7	75.6	79.5	$24,043	$1,914	$18,305

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Adams Central Public Schools	8.21 mi	3	14^th
Shelton Public Schools	11.21 mi	2
West Hastings School	11.36 mi	1
Silver Lake Public Schools	11.67 mi	2
Hastings Public Schools	12.3 mi	8	113^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.